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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.98, 34,783.98 and 13,875.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.98, 34,783.98 and 13,875.24 is: 19,147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.98 : 34,783.98 = 13,875.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.98/34,783.98 = 13,875.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.98x = 34,783.98 × 13,875.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.98x = 482,636,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,636,070.66/25,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.68

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